Educate Fairfax Grants are Helping Students Thrive
For the 2021-2022 school year, Educate Fairfax granted nearly $100,000 to 73 teachers around the county, to be used for projects that support FCPS Returning Strong. Check out a few of the ways these funds are impacting students!
Mosaic Elementary School
Mosaic ES serves a population with students from 40 countries that speak 28 different languages. They value this multiculturalism as a source of strength, and requested funds to purchase books to reflect their diversity! A variety of books with different characters will help students develop and demonstrate empathy, compassion and respect for others.
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Key Middle School
At Key Middle School, students are participating in "Books and Bites" with a grant from Educate Fairfax. Each month, the school pairs books with matching snacks to engage some of the most "reluctant" readers. October featured some spooky treats and special guests! Students go home with a free book to keep.
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Fairfax Villa Elementary School
All 535 students can take advantage of the Educate Fairfax grant for books to help students with their reading and comprehension. Over 120 book sets were purchased that reflect the student body. As the reading specialist said, "Books serve as both mirrors and windows for children. Our students need to read books with characters with whom they can relate and who reflect positively on their self-image and give them access to understanding others who might be different."
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South County Middle School
In the library at South County, grant funds have created a STEAM makerspace, with a magnet wall, Lego set and other supplies. The makerspace is not attached to any particular classroom, so students are free to stop by and collaborate with their peers to create and build together.
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West Springfield High School
Students in the low incidence classroom used funds to start their own small business - a coffee cart that delivers orders to teachers around the building! Students are learning customer service skills, how to process orders and payments, and how to make and deliver coffee with a smile!
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Churchill Road Elementary School
Funds were used to purchase items for a brand-new STEAM closet for the Kindergarten class. These young students will be introduced to STEAM concepts through many hands-on activities, all of which will help them grow their literacy, math, science and engineering skills.
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Learn more about all of the teachers and project that Educate Fairfax supported on our website.
Your Donation to Educate Fairfax Makes a Difference.
Educate Fairfax works in partnership with FCPS and our community to create pathways to long-term success for students. Your monetary donation will help Educate Fairfax fund teacher grants and more:
- Gap needs for disadvantaged students (e.g. backpacks, supplies, basic needs)
- Retention and recognition of stellar educators
- or give in honor of your favorite teacher or school - funds go directly to the program of your choice.
With your help, students can achieve their maximum potential and we can create lasting impact, one child at a time.
Our mission: Educate Fairfax energizes the power of the community to invest in educational excellence and prepare students for the future.
Our vision: Every FCPS student has a path to success.
Visit our website for more information.
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